Delicious Mac and cheese! Came in a cauldron, heaping portion for just $13 - wow!!…read more Not fast service, but friendly and everything was great.

Celebrated a 50th birthday party here for a family member, because it was his favorite restaurant,…read moreat this time. Between all of us, we probably tried many of the items on the menu. Hubby had the Chicken Enchilada. He said it was OK. I had the Pan Seared Trout. I didn't care for the Broccolini, so I asked to substitute, and the asparagus was an option. Everything else was delicious, as expected here, since this is our third visit here. We also ordered appetizer and sweets! All were very good! Many of the dishes were great. Environment was great. Everyone had a good time. The drinks were good. Service was prompt and cordial.

Finally paid this neighborhood fave a visit! Admittedly I went in half expecting sub-par service,…read moreafter perusing Yelp reviews, so you can imagine my excitement when the bartenders and servers were both attentive and friendly lol. Parking in NW isn't the easiest but it says something that everyone in my group found parking within the same block. It is a pretty busy part of town, lots of foot traffic, and lots of traffic traffic. Buses and ambulances and police cars. It reminded me a bit of these old books I read as a kid, Richard Scarys Busy World (iykyk). Anyway, back to the bar - there is a decent amount of seating outside as well as indoors. The server promptly brought us menus and, although everything has to be ordered at the bar, he still comes by several times while we ate dinner and had drinks out front. My friends order Fish & Chips, and I'm told they are some of the best in the area. Everything was crispy and well seasoned. I got the taco salad with came with the house chili instead of taco meat - it is really pretty good! I even get a side of extra chippies to go with my meal. The portion was a little skimp, I think, considering most of this dish consists of lettuce. If only they would add more to it and turn this sucker into a big ole dish, this salad could be awesome! The drinks were good, not measured but not poured with a super heavy hand like some other places I know.

This place is unbelievably slept on, a super cool hole in the wall spot for a fantastic classic…read moreburger. We had excellent service as well from start to finish, we had a few modifications and a decently sized table but no detail was missed and the server was very kind and welcoming. Will be back!

Bar West feels like a slice of California tucked into Portland. The atmosphere is effortlessly…read morecool, the location is in the Pearl, and the food was amazing! We stopped in after work for dinner, and it ended up being the perfect place to unwind with the girls. It was packed on a Friday night, staff was super friendly and got us seated quickly at the bar area. Looking around, a lot of people were here on a date - which I can see why, this would be such a cute spot for a date too! One of the cutest underrated restaurants in PDX.

What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Planned to meet a date here, but when we arrived at 5:50 it was CLOSED. Checked Yelp and their…read morewebsite to confirm hours and they were supposed to be open at 5:00 on Wednesdays. The door was locked, lights off and no one inside. Went to a different bar, and walked past R&R on the way back, still closed. Disappointed cause we were really excited to check them out.

They've been aware of a deep rise in a sidewalk out front. I've watched people nearly trip over it…read moremany times and sometimes some actually do trip. Today an older lady had a hella bad fall on it. They apparently don't care.

This was our first time having Sunday brunch at Papa Haydn, and we truly enjoyed it! The food was…read moreexcellent, but the service really elevated the experience. Everyone was genuinely friendly and attentive, making us feel well cared for without it being over the top. What I especially appreciated was how relaxed the atmosphere was for a Sunday brunch. It wasn't crowded or noisy, so we could really sit back, savor our food, and have a good chat. We had a reservation, though it seemed like walk-ins would be perfectly fine too. After brunch, we asked if we could move outside for dessert, and they were very accommodating. Sitting on the patio on a warm Portland summer day with coffee and a Papa Haydn dessert made for the perfect ending. Great food, friendly service, and that cozy neighborhood Portland vibe. We're definitely coming back! The crab omelet was delicious, the coffee hit the spot, and the dessert was fantastic.

The service was absolutely unacceptable from beginning to end. We waited an excessive amount of…read moretime for dessert, despite the fact that all the staff had to do was slice the cakes and bring them to the table. There was no reasonable excuse for such a simple task to take so long. To make matters worse, it took over 15 minutes just to receive our beers and desserts after ordering them. Our water glasses sat empty for most of the meal and were never refilled once. The waiter was inattentive, rarely checked on our table, and seemed completely uninterested in providing even the most basic level of customer service. We spent more time waiting than actually enjoying our meal. And you expected tip for your service? What a joke!!!!!! For the prices charged, this level of service is inexcusable. A restaurant can survive a mistake, but it shouldn't fail at the fundamentals of hospitality. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had, and it completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable evening. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this restaurant to anyone until they seriously improve their service.

I have mainly been tendered by Ace and Micheal but if the whole team is as cool as the two say it…read moreis then this is the place to go. It is such a friendly and really nice place, perfect especially for those that like decent and quiet conversations along side delicious cocktails. I assure you as some one who does not enjoy alcohol very much. This is the place to go, at least one of the drinks on menu is delicious so long as you know your own taste Max to go to this speakeasy would be 4 friends but other than that, it's a very nice place with lots of sou

Wow wow wow! Absolutely amazing drinks! The bartenders are excellent and so talented! They were…read morefantastic at making really tasty and interesting cocktails. The food options were perfect for bar snacks. The ambiance was also very nice, and I would recommend visiting without hesitation.

My partner and I stopped in for happy hour over the weekend, and loved the vibe of this place! We…read morewere confused at first because the door was locked, but it turns out they keep it that way when it isn't super busy, and we just had to enter through the restaurant next door instead. We were seated immediately, and our server (a young woman with glasses) was exceptional. She was super friendly, joked with us, and checked on us frequently, even though she was also working tables in the restaurant. When we asked to change the music, she was happy to oblige. The bar itself is cozy (one of the smallest in the United States!) but comfortable. It was pretty cold when we went and I don't think they had heating on, but otherwise I had no complaints. I ordered a glass of their seasonal sangria and a glass of the pinot gris. Bpth were nicely chilled and refreshing. We also ordered their samosas, which are absolutely excellent. I was pleased to see that almost everything on the menu is vegetarian-- I'll have to come back and sample some more!

On our last day of our trip in Portland ... we took for a hike and stumbled upon this little gem…read morewith a living wall and a little enclave seating with a view of the outdoor sidewalk seating. Good wine selection and is perfect for a date or some catch time with your friends. It amplifies the vibe of people who truly click and have a great time together. It's casual and laid back but can also be a very cozy and romantic scene too. It's small. It's trendy yet not too hipster or try too hard trendy. It's perfect!

This place is ALWAYS on point. Tonight I had one of the best burgers I've ever had there. Employees…read moreare always super nice and accommodating and the space is super chill and cute. Everything I've ordered here has been absolutely delicious. Go check them out!

The bouncer at the door accused someone in my group of having a fake ID. This certain friend had…read moreflown in from out of town and used this ID to get through tsa with no problems. We are well into our 30s so when the fake id came up we all laughed it off as a joke. The doorman then proceeded to say we needed the police in order to get the ID back when we tried explaining to him he got defensive, began yelling and tell the girls to shut the hell up. Might want to think twice about (trying) to step foot in here.

First time at Matador in many years…read more Nam was behind the bar and was awesome. Personable, welcoming, attentive, and somehow managed to take care of us while also taking care of everyone else around the bar. Drinks stayed full, food was great, and yes--we even successfully survived the timing of the chips and salsa. Restaurants get busy. People get busy. Personally, I judge good service by how someone treats you and the overall experience, not whether every small detail happens according to the imaginary schedule I have in my head before walking in. Nam reminded me why I should have not waited so long to come back . We'll absolutely be back--and I'd recommend sitting at the bar with him if you get the chance.

First time at Matador, so unlike some first-time visitors, I won't pretend I walked in already…read moreknowing exactly how everything is "typically" supposed to be done. What I can say is Nam behind the bar was awesome. Personable, welcoming, attentive, and somehow managed to take care of us while also taking care of everyone else around the bar. Drinks stayed full, food was great, and yes--we even successfully survived the timing of the chips and salsa. Restaurants get busy. People get busy. Personally, I judge good service by how someone treats you and the overall experience, not whether every small detail happens according to the imaginary schedule I had in my head before walking in. Nam made our first visit a great one. We'll absolutely be back--and I'd recommend sitting at the bar with him if you get the chance.

Our first time here. Stopped in for pre-drinks before going out for the night. Drinks were yummy…read more Our server was great! The ambiance is chill, very modern 70s retro kinda vibe. I'll be back to try their food.

Came here for drinks…read more Pros Great selection of drinks and almost all of them can be made spirit free A decent selection of alcohol free drinks Enjoyed our drinks Good service Cons: Guacamole with peanuts, blue corn chips and plantain chips fell flat. The guac itself just didn't taste good to me. I'm an adventurous eater and like new things, but the peanuts on top of the guac didn't do anything for me. The Corn chips were crispy when bitten into, but very hard and chewy afterwards. I wouldn't seek coming really like to come back and try other food.